Marilyn Burkhalter

Marilyn A. Burkhalter, 78, of Gothenburg, formerly of Elwood, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg.

She was born on December 19, 1943, in Kearney, Nebraska to Gerald and A. Doris (Marshall) Elliott. The family made their home on a farm near Riverdale and in 1956 they moved to Lexington. She attended public schools in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1962. She then went onto further education for a year at Kearney State College. Following her time at Kearney State, Marilyn worked at Dawson Public Power in Lexington.

In May of 1965, Marilyn met the love of her life at a District 15 School picnic and was united in marriage to Dale A. Burkhalter on June 5, 1966 at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington. Four children were blessed to this union: Phillip, David, Andrew and Sarah.

Marilyn focused her efforts on caring for the home and raising her children. In 1974, Dale and Marilyn bought a farm south of Elwood where they farmed and would reside until 2019 when they moved to Gothenburg. Marilyn also spent twenty-three years working at Elwood Care Center as a Dietary Cook. She retired in 2015 and Dale preceded her in death in 2019.

Marilyn was a faithful member of the Elwood United Methodist Church, where she was involved in many church activities and was one of the church pianist for many years. She was an active volunteer with the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary and enjoyed attending Nebraska Women and Ag. She had many hobbies which included her love for music, gardening, reading, puzzles, baking pies and watching old westerns. Marilyn was an animal lover, especially her chickens. She was meticulous when it came to her appearance and was always dressed to the nines.

Survivors include her children, Phillip (Sharilyn) Burkhalter of Johnson Lake, David (Fabienne) Burkhalter of Elsie, Andrew (Frances) Burkhalter of Scottsbluff and Sarah (Michael) Anderson of Gothenburg; eleven grandchildren and one great-grandson; one brother, Gale (Sharon) Elliott of Vail, Arizona; sisters-in-law, Lela Burkhalter of Creston, Iowa, Mary Louise Edwards of Greenwood, Arkansas, Phyllis Burkhalter of Creston, Iowa and Lucinda Burkhalter of Chariton, Iowa; brother-in-law, Harold Burkhalter of Steamboat Springs, Colorado; as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Besides her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Dale; in-laws, Arthur (Merle) Burkhalter; brothers-in-law, Loren Burkhalter, Earl Burkhalter and Paul Edwards.

Funeral Services will be on Friday, August 12, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the Elwood Methodist Church with Pastor Sarah Neben, officiating.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 12, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the Elwood Methodist Church.

Interment will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska at 2:00 p.m.

Memorials are kindly suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

• Maiden Name: Elliot

Richard Darby

Richard E. Darby, 81, of Lincoln, Nebraska, formerly of Lexington, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, in Lincoln.

He was born on May 31, 1944, in Lexington, Nebraska to John and Ruth (Stuckey) Darby. Richard grew up a country boy three miles east of Lexington. He attended District 3 and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1962. They were the first class to graduate out of the new building.

Richard went on to graduate from the University of Nebraska- Kearney with his teaching degree in 1966, later teaching Driver's Ed in Sumner, Nebraska. He then moved to Lincoln where he taught shop for over 25 years. During the summer's while he was in college, he worked with heavy equipment and was part of the building crew for the marina at Johnson Lake.

While in Lincoln, Richard became a Mason, which was part of a family tradition with his uncle and cousin where were also Mason's.

After retirement, Richard enjoyed traveling, making trips to Sturgis and went South several winters. He was also involved with several coffee groups. Richard greatly enjoyed a cold beverage and visiting with his friends.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his two brothers-in-law, Ray Houser and Darrell Evans.

Survivors include his sister, Carolyn Evans (Karl Johnson) of Lexington; nephews, Bill (Judy) Houser of Alvin, Texas; Joe (Rachel Brecks) Houser of Lexington, and Wes (Jen) Houser of Lexington; great nieces and nephews, Dana (Mike) Abramson of Loomis, Rory (Wes) Shuksta of Tucson, Arizona, Patrick (Jessi) Houser of Alvin, Texas, Pete Houser of Lexington, Emily (Oscar Bojorquez) Houser of Kearney, Claire (Todd) McCoullough of Jacksonville, North Carolina, and Haley (Julio) Orantes of Lexington; 4 great-great nephews, as well as extended family and friends.

A Private Family Burial will be taking place.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Pat Linn

Patricia Kay Linn, 79, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Bryan Medical Center East Campus in Lincoln.

She was born on December 26, 1943, in Lexington, Nebraska to Roger D. and Dorothy (Curtice) Young. Pat attended public schools in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1962. While in high school, Pat taught dance and swimming.

Pat was united in marriage to Paul Linn on September 16, 1962 in Lexington, Nebraska. Two children were blessed to this union: Greg and Kelly. They made their home in Lexington, where Pat focused her efforts on caring for the home and their children. She also did the bookkeeping for Paul Linn Builder’s.

Pat loved bowling and spending time with her teammates, playing the piano and being outdoors. She enjoyed tending her rose bushes, was a great cook and like her husband, Paul, she was a prankster.

Pat enjoyed traveling with Paul and their friends from the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of the Jaycee’s. Most of all, Pat was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Survivors include her son, Greg (Joyce) Linn of Kearney; son-in-law, Mike Stoppkotte of Chapman; sister, Linda Goa of Temperance, Michigan; six grandchildren, Kaylee Stopkotte of Grand Island, Kamryn Stopkotte of Lincoln, Mikyna Stopkotte of Grand Island, Lacey (Erick) Nickel of Kearney, Tyson (Eva) Linn of Kearney and Ryan (fiancé Kendra Musil) Linn of Riverdale; eight great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Alex, Taylor, Jaxson, Declan, Kinleigh, Adelinn, and Mack; one great-great-grandson, Oliver; as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Besides her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; daughter, Kelly; granddaughter, Klaire; sister, Judy Rogers; brothers-in-law, Larry Rogers, Ollie Goa and David Muirhead.

Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with Pastor Jeff Nielsen, officiating. The Service will be live-streamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 13, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.

Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington.

Memorials are kindly suggested to Lexington Youth Bowling Association, Lexington Volunteer Fire Department or Countryside Christian Church in Kearney.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

• Maiden Name: Young

Lance Lockhart

Lance Lockhart, 60, of Omaha, Nebraska, died Wednesday, October 20, 2004, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, following a brief illness.

He was born January 10, 1944, at Lexington, Nebraska, to Theodore Arthur and Flora W. (Chester) Lockhart. Lance graduated from Lexington High School with the Class of 1962. He then went on to college at Doane College, graduating with his degree in Mathematics. He taught and coached for two years at Millard High School in Millard. Following his teaching, he worked as a contractor in the Omaha area.

In 1973, he and good friend, Jerry Dannehl, went into business together, forming L&D Home Builders in Omaha. The pair built many homes in the Omaha area for approximately 10 years. He then went into business on his own. Lance was an innovator in his building techniques and admired by many area contractors for his building skills. He worked up until his death.

He was united in marriage to Kathleen Arthur in York, Nebraska. The couple was blessed with two children, James and Jennifer. He was then united in marriage to Earlene Hilgen on April 13, 2002, at Las Vegas, Nevada.

Lance loved to exercise and jogged six miles a day. His dedication to running carried over to his daughter, as she excelled at track, even receiving a track scholarship. He loved music, which carried over to his son, James, who to this day has his own band in the Omaha area. He enjoyed entertaining friends, cooking and reading. He was still very close to many of his high school friends and met every year for skiing trips. Lance was fun-loving, quite a jokester and never knew an enemy. He will be so missed by his loving family and many friends.

Survivors include his wife, Earlene Lockhart of Omaha; son, James Lockhart of Omaha; daughter, Jennifer and Scott Ashmore of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; two sisters, Teresa and Glenn Lanman of Johnson Lake, Nebraska, and Roberta Reynolds of Desert Hot Springs, California; and two grandchildren, Katelynn and Connor Ashmore of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Flora. Services were held Monday, October 25, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at the Berean Bible Church in Lexington with Pastor Glenn Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery at Lexington. Memorials are kindly suggested to the Lockhart family for designation later. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington was in charge of arrangements.